veterinary surgeon
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri ˈsɜrdʒən/
- UK
:
cirujano veterinario
- It is incredible to think that just 21 years ago, the only practitioners who could legally prescribe were doctors, veterinary surgeons, and dentists.
Examples
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For an orthopedic evaluation, please consult a board-certified veterinary surgeon.
Blog text (16) -
Two fine veterinary surgeons under my direction were able to save his life.
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In April 1990, a veterinary surgeon was asked to examine a sick elk.
Academic text (1992) -
Veterinary medicine was for the first time truly separated from human medicine in 1761, when the French veterinary surgeon Claude Bourgelat founded the world's first veterinary school in Lyon, France.
Blog text (22) -
The veterinary surgeon carefully examined the dog for signs of infection after its operation.
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When my cat was sick, I took her to the local veterinary surgeon for treatment.
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If your pet is injured, a qualified veterinary surgeon can help diagnose and treat any problems.
Synonyms
144
1.9
A doctor who treats sick or injured animals
80
3.9
A person who treats sick or injured animals
12
4.2
A doctor who treats sick or injured animals
How Specialized
- UK
1
4.1
80
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a doctor who performs surgical procedures on animals' is directly and compositionally derived from 'veterinary' (relating to animal medical care) + 'surgeon' (a medical professional who operates). This adjective+noun pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Veterinary surgeon may come from old words for 'animal' and for a person who works with their hands to fix problems: veterinary for animals and surgeon for someone who operates. So a veterinary surgeon is an 'animal doctor' who treats and sometimes 'operates' on animals.